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Footballguy
We have weekly Waiver Wire discussions, but most of the players listed are merely in reaction to the week before: "Who performed last week?" As fantasy managers, we need to react to changes, but those weekly adds are the low-hanging fruit, and the vast majority of those players are already rostered in almost every dynasty league.
This thread is for perhaps less obvious waiver wire investments, especially with an emphasis on dynasty value. As with any waiver wire discussion, there are going to be many players identified who are not available in many leagues, so it may be necessary to sift through to find a hidden treasure.
At QB, I am looking for either (1) quality backups in high-octane offenses who could produce enough fantasy value down the stretch to be startable, or (2) developmental QBs who may have been dropped by an impatient fantasy manager. If you play in a superflex league, you are probably looking for any QB with a pulse who could get on the field.
In the first category, Chad Henne, Teddy Bridgewater, Gardner Minshew, Case Keenum and Nick Mullens all potentially fit the criteria, and, perhaps to a lesser degree, Tyler Huntley, Chase Daniels and Blaine Gabbert.
In the second category, think Jordan Love , Bailey Zappe, Sam Howell, Desmond Ridder, Matt Corral and Skylay Thompson. Most of these developmental talents are securely rostered in dynasty leagues, but watch your Waiver Wire report for potential drops.
At RB, injuries can quickly change the landscape, so the first category will again be quality backups, but the reality is, those players are almost universally rostered in 100% of all but short-roster leagues, dynasty or otherwise. You have to dig pretty deep to find RBs on most waiver wires. Perhaps Trestan Ebner is available in your league, and with Khalil Herbert going on IR, Ebner becomes a solid add. If Keontay Ingram was released by an impatient manager, he suddenly ascends the depth chart with Arizona's surprising release of Eno Benjamin.
Developmental talents are also scarce at RB; however, you may find players like Snoop Conner, Chris Evans, Jerome Ford, Ty Chandler, Pierre Strong or Kylin Hill available, if you have room to stash a player. Again, watch your waiver wire report for potential drops.
At WR, depth players emerge every season, and things evolve quickly, so maintain and monitor a watch list, and try to be a week early rather than a week late. It depends on your current roster, of course, but in dynasty, I prefer to target high-ceiling potential where I can. Danny Gray is merely depth for the Niners, and he has yet to record an NFL reception, but he is perched high on my watch list. You can't teach that type of speed. The same with Dyami Brown in Washington, and even Marquez Stevenson in Buffalo. D'wayne Eskridge was drafted as a developmental player, and he has shown only glimpses of potential, but he has talent. Kyle Philips is on IR, but he has the potential to be a high-reception receiver for Tennessee. Speaking of IR wideouts, look to see if Calvin Austin is on your wire. Khalil Shakir has been quiet for Buffalo, but he has long-term potential. Finally, take a look at John Metchie: is he on a roster? He could return in 2023 as a starter for the Texans.
Injuries pile up quickly at the TE position. Trey McBride is likely on a roster, but if not, you may want to add him, with Ertz out. Chigoziem Okonkwo has flashed some big-time potential for Tennessee. Likewise with Grant Calcaterra in Philadelphia, and with Goedert slated to miss extended time, there is a window of opportunity. Jelani Woods has high-end potential in Indianapolis for a patient manager. That said, it often takes a TE several seasons to gain a good footing for what is a notoriously difficult position to master. Noah Gray has some stand-alone value in KC's high-powered offense, and if Kelce were to miss time, Gray becomes a must add.
This thread is for perhaps less obvious waiver wire investments, especially with an emphasis on dynasty value. As with any waiver wire discussion, there are going to be many players identified who are not available in many leagues, so it may be necessary to sift through to find a hidden treasure.
At QB, I am looking for either (1) quality backups in high-octane offenses who could produce enough fantasy value down the stretch to be startable, or (2) developmental QBs who may have been dropped by an impatient fantasy manager. If you play in a superflex league, you are probably looking for any QB with a pulse who could get on the field.
In the first category, Chad Henne, Teddy Bridgewater, Gardner Minshew, Case Keenum and Nick Mullens all potentially fit the criteria, and, perhaps to a lesser degree, Tyler Huntley, Chase Daniels and Blaine Gabbert.
In the second category, think Jordan Love , Bailey Zappe, Sam Howell, Desmond Ridder, Matt Corral and Skylay Thompson. Most of these developmental talents are securely rostered in dynasty leagues, but watch your Waiver Wire report for potential drops.
At RB, injuries can quickly change the landscape, so the first category will again be quality backups, but the reality is, those players are almost universally rostered in 100% of all but short-roster leagues, dynasty or otherwise. You have to dig pretty deep to find RBs on most waiver wires. Perhaps Trestan Ebner is available in your league, and with Khalil Herbert going on IR, Ebner becomes a solid add. If Keontay Ingram was released by an impatient manager, he suddenly ascends the depth chart with Arizona's surprising release of Eno Benjamin.
Developmental talents are also scarce at RB; however, you may find players like Snoop Conner, Chris Evans, Jerome Ford, Ty Chandler, Pierre Strong or Kylin Hill available, if you have room to stash a player. Again, watch your waiver wire report for potential drops.
At WR, depth players emerge every season, and things evolve quickly, so maintain and monitor a watch list, and try to be a week early rather than a week late. It depends on your current roster, of course, but in dynasty, I prefer to target high-ceiling potential where I can. Danny Gray is merely depth for the Niners, and he has yet to record an NFL reception, but he is perched high on my watch list. You can't teach that type of speed. The same with Dyami Brown in Washington, and even Marquez Stevenson in Buffalo. D'wayne Eskridge was drafted as a developmental player, and he has shown only glimpses of potential, but he has talent. Kyle Philips is on IR, but he has the potential to be a high-reception receiver for Tennessee. Speaking of IR wideouts, look to see if Calvin Austin is on your wire. Khalil Shakir has been quiet for Buffalo, but he has long-term potential. Finally, take a look at John Metchie: is he on a roster? He could return in 2023 as a starter for the Texans.
Injuries pile up quickly at the TE position. Trey McBride is likely on a roster, but if not, you may want to add him, with Ertz out. Chigoziem Okonkwo has flashed some big-time potential for Tennessee. Likewise with Grant Calcaterra in Philadelphia, and with Goedert slated to miss extended time, there is a window of opportunity. Jelani Woods has high-end potential in Indianapolis for a patient manager. That said, it often takes a TE several seasons to gain a good footing for what is a notoriously difficult position to master. Noah Gray has some stand-alone value in KC's high-powered offense, and if Kelce were to miss time, Gray becomes a must add.